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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
Our Political Relations With
Mexico.

The political relations of the United
States with Mexico, whether the people
or the Government of the former wish
it or not, are going to be intimate and
complex in the future The United
States is geographically married to
Mexico, and there can be no divorce
between the parties. In tercommunica-
ton between the two countries, which a
few years ago was very difficult, is now
comparatively easy, and facilities for
the same are rapidly increasing. And
with the rapid increase of population in
! the United States. and wi tn increased
facilities for travel, the number of peo-
| ple-restless, adventurous, speculative,
or otherwise minded-who are certain
to cross the borders into Mexico for all
purposes, good and bad. is likely to
rapidly increase in the futur e. An cx-
tensive strip of territory with in the Mex
lean frontier is already dom mated, TO n
great extent, for the purpose of contra
band trade, by Il class of men who ac-
knowledge no allegiance to any govern
ment, and whom the Mexican authori-
ties tacitly admit they can nc I restrain.
Out OF such u condition of things pohti-
cal complications between the two coun-
tries, Mt no distant day, are almost GER
tam to arise.
Again, in asserting the monroe doc
trine." the United States virtually as
sumes protectorate over Mexico. For
whatever else the Monroe doctrine may
embody. it Enthusiastically says to Mexi-
co: you shall not change your form
OF government" you snail not enter
into any European alliances" you
shall not make cessions Of territory, ex-
cept as we (thc United States) shall APP
prove and in return 1--WE will not al
low any foreign pc yer. ourselves except
ed, to bully, invade, or subjugatc you"
1t may be, and is, replied that the ne
cessity of re polling rom the outset any
attempt at further ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of
any european power on the North
American Continent, with its contingent
menace To- the ntenance of democra-
tic instructions. sufficiently justifies the
assersiOn of the Mon roe doctrine. and is
Tor the good of NJ ,Xico as well rs the
United States. But, ut the same time,
II there was any other power on the
American Continent which should AFRO
gaze to itself the right TO dictate TO or
control the United States. rs the United
States arrogates to its elf the right to die
tate tc' or control Me: leo. and had suf-
hcienty of power TO make its assump
tons respectable, could there be any
doubt that the people of the Federal
Unlcn would regard sJ'ch pretensions as
a Justifiable occasion fo + hostile protest
and administration DL'Uid 4. Wells, IN
Fo1 ,uLdr Science Monthu
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
Womcn's Opportunities In Dakota.

The West and Northwest offer great
and glowing inducements To all classes
of worthy young men TO leave the com
paratively worn and proiitless soil of
the New England and middle States
and come out to grow up with the
country" Dakota presents attractions
hardly less alluring 10 young women.
To these it unfolds world of oppor-
tunities to better their condition. Out
of "a population of $4,000, it already
contains 10000 representatives of the
sex that civilizes man, but there is
ample room for many more until the
disparity in numbers is equalzed. 1t is
estimated that there are now $4,000
girls, big and little. under the age of u
years, and rs many more married wo-
men in Dakota Add 5000 widows of
indefinite years, and there still remains
n fright smart chance" for worthy. en-
terprising young women TO select hus-
bands from a choice lot of candidates
for matrimonial hOnors.
The average Dakota girl during the
early boom period was a type of energy
and undaunted courage worthy the adj
miration if not emulation of her sisters.
Among the then homesteadcrs and pre-
emptors she bravcly cast her lot and
without flinching confronted her full
share of dangers and hardships. She
had plenty of nerve and persistence.
No matter how hard the wind blew or
depressing the obstacles she encounter
ed during the six months residence re-
quired by law, she never abandoned her
claim. The commissioner Of Immigra-
ton located at Huron-who is appar-
emily rs much OF an enthusiast rs Pat
DOMAIN on the subject of ''marrageable
females declares that Tin some in
stances merry company of young wo-
men, including perhaps a few enterpris-
ing widows of the age of spice in wo-
man, would establish female colony
on small scale, and by grouping two
or three 'shacks together on intersect-
ing corners of adjoining claims would
manage TO keep the settlement pretty
intact To such party" he adds,
''claim life, even if passed in a resi-
dence composed of sod, had its positive
charms. Plain cooking, regular habits.
and liberal draughts of the air that
alone is enough to make Dakota famous,
supplied the conditions of an ENJOYABLE
existence"
The number of women who have OBJ
tanned one or two quarter-scctions of a
hundred and sixty acres each in Dakota
is very large. Such property interests
prove a good investment against
rainy day." and every added improve
ment renders them more valuable. In
a short time they can be readily con-
verted into cash at good prices. Many
school-teachers, dressmakers, saleswo-
men, and girls ut service, and others
more or less dependent on some male
relative for support, have judiciously
saved, invested their earnings, and ac-
CURED property in this way and are
now Independently well of, with a fair
prospect of becoming rich. The women
of Dakota-whether practical farmers
or not-are treated with n chivalrous
respect, and according to their merits
are welcomed and accorded first place
In the best class of society. Western
TraH
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
ELWELL.

Mrs. John Shuts is quite sick.
Mrs. Bishop, Mrs. DIR. McLaugh
Inns sister, is on the sick list.
Mr. Keller had on an immense
line of valentines of all kinds and
sizes.
Lorena McNutt has returned from
Barry county where she has been
spending the winter.
Clinton Nelson drew load OF
stone to Alma, a distance of -four
miles, which weighed 1900 pounds
Quite a load.
Jacob Beson's house was burned
down last week p. thursday. Family
away at the time and nothing was
saved. No insurance.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
Beware

Coughs, Col and slight Throat discas-
es oltcn develop into BroncAi'i-. Scutcd
CougI. Consumption, etc, and should
have immediate attention aud he rcmov-
ed in the fir I stages. Not only public
speakers but all are Liable To throat di-
scascS and to obtain relief should use
IIamilt is Cough Trochcs which RECEIVE
Coughs. aud lIoarseuess, making ,hc AZ
ticuation Gear Warranted 70 give salts.
faction. Price Pc per box. Sold by b.
:, Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
A LETTER.
DEAR SISTER ALMA

DEAR SISTER ALMA
Thinking that perhaps you would
like TO hear from your smaller though
may be not younger sister, am con
strained to grasp the instrument said
by poet to be "mightier than the
sword" and inform YOU of our prosper
ity, prospects and so forth. We have
little village here that for peace and
plenty cannot be surpassed by any Other
in the state. Our imaglnations are not
sufficiently elastic to enable us to con-
ceive of more harmonious village of
people than here exist. Indeed, have
heard some say, they have never even
heard of IA dog fight in the place. 1t is
true that some men settle their families
here and 90 elsewhere TO find employ
ment; but when we get that railroad
such will not he the case. Now | will
relate some of the items and close my
letter
S. |. Horn has left the place to seek a
livelier trade in hardware.
Mr.. FINLEY is home on visit to his
family.
The town can now boast of having a
harness shop. Il. Zeran is the proprie-
tor. From what we have seen OF his
work. we Judge him TO be frst-class
workman. His trade, so far, has been
lively.
The business part of the town now
numbers, hotel. two general merchan-
disc stores, two groceries, grist, saw,
and shingle mills: shoe, harness and
barber shops three blacksmith shops,
two drug stores, postotlice, and the pros
pect of two hardware stores. Societies
are, three churches, and Good Temp
lars Lodge, with prospects of Ladies
Relief Corps
The school has two departments,
three teachers and over one hundred
pupils. The primary school have spok-
en- for public entertainment soon, and
the upper grades propose to give dra-
matte feast in the near future.
We expect soon to have the pleasure
of listening to fine lecture on REBEL
ion prisons. The G.. \. r.. boys will
see TO this.
Nentriloquism, electra will he served
at the G.. \. r. hall Wednesday even
Jag, Urrah boys, shall wego?
The two resident physicians have
been very busy, two or three weeks past,
tending the many sick ones here and
in the surrounding neighborhoods
However all the patients are doing well
Miss Nellie Stoughton, teaching at
Edmore, spent her Saturday vacation
at Mr.. Woodlands.
William Stratton and his son George |
with their families. started for Nebras-
ka, last Tuesday. j. King VIII remove
to the farm owned by G.. Stratton, one
mile south Of this village, unless said
farm should be sold before April /.
st. Valentines day has been quiet
one for US this year. Not many were
made sad 10y those abominable faces
Stlsking their noses out Of envelopes,
and by the worse sarcasms under those
forms and faces.
[ think | have given all the news that
concern us, lut if have omitted any
hing important, will reveal it in nv
next. rs design informing YOU. from
lime to time, of all that happens out
here. Before close, though, some of
he associatonists, who attended the
ate meeting there. wanted to express .
heir appreciation Of the manner in I
which they were entertained. {
With best wishes for your prosperity, !
am your ever affectionate sister, !
ESTELLA. !
Elm HALL
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
Secure Admiration

Who can adm ring a pTety face, 90 cieW
smolh. beautiful complexion These c.I
be easily obtained 10y the use of llaH it rs
OreClal Balm. l. will remove ticckies
Tan PimPlee and bomishc> of every sort
and j. in 70 way injurious TO the * %, bui
is he most harmless, II d elegant prcpar-
alton OF its kind Price soc p0r bottle.
Sold 10y b 5 Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18

ems" To confess. we don't exactly see
our duty clear in this matter. III
anyone can suggest anything that Will
tend To paciiy mat Florida party ana
ayter the dire punishments threatened,
let us hear from them.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18

Sunday. His sermons were pleasing
logical and eloquent. lie discussed
the prohibition amendment question
Sunday evening, maintaining that ii
is the duty of all temperance men to
east their vote for the amendment.
His arguments were well-timcd and
convincing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18

A young woman of Pottstown, the
other day. found cent of the date OF
1881 in the yolk of a hens egg that she
had broken for cooking purpose. The
date of the egg was not given.
Inc nrst silk hat is said 10 have been
made for a French sea captain in China
fifty years ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18

Now Is the time yolr bosses AID cltt
need Alteration. 70 prevent discs and
tone up the system You wi find Pa1m.-
Ices { nd ton Poodcrs u, cNcelIod. Full
panud5 35 nts Sold by Il. ;. Webb.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
Toothache.

Money is a gr al cure FIR CHI heart,
but twon'y Il llar gold ii c. Ilac % on
an aching tooth don have lhc least c..cc'.
In fact. 10 h ~ is sure re hat Iiaull-
to,'s T,otlache Do :. which are Wa
rantcd to cur ~ one minute. Pucc only
% cent. Sold by b ) Webb
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
20 ADVERTISERS.

The RECORD - ct of the best mediums Tor
dyertiscrs in GRAFT County being "A welcome
visitor b. nearly eV,s home In this part of the
county md towns adjoining, hut To Insure In.
Dc handed In not later than Ncdnc sdeV noon.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-02-18
FRIDAY, FEB. ~, 1887.
TO CORRESPONDENTS

We cannot notice anonymous corl'nunich-
tious. In all cases We require the writer's name
anu address not for publication, but ~ n
guarantee Of good faith. And correspondents
shouh write upon one side Of their sheet only.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03
j. D. Laing0 Rule NJ 81 to forecfose
vs.. mortgage in Terrell Su-
perior Court, November
" W Hilier term 1874

j. D. Lsing1 Rule NJ 81 to foreciose
vs.. mortgage in Terrell Su.
periOr Court, November
W. W. Hitler term, 1886.
I! appearing to the court by the petition
Of J. d. Laing that w. w. Hitler, late of
said county, did, on the 18th day ct De-
cembcr, 1884, make and deliver to said
J. ID. Laing a mortgage on lot of land
num- er one q in the Twelfth (l2th) dis
trict of Terrell county, for the purpose of
securing the payment Of certain pFomis-
sorry note for the sum of two hundred and
ninety dollars and seventy-oBe cents, made
bv the said w. w. Hitler on the 18Th day
of December, 1884. and payable to the
said J. ID. Laing, and due thirty days after
date, with lawful rates Of interest after
maturity.
Ii further appearing thai there is yet due
on said note the principal sum of two hun
dred aud seventy-f1ve dollars and seventy
one cents interest to date, which sum the
said w. w. Hitler fails and refuses to paw.
1t is therefore ordered by the court that
the said w w. Hitler do pay into this
court on or before the next term thereof,
the principal and interest due on said note
and the coat Of this suit, or in default
thereof the court will proceed rs to justice
shall appertsin.
And ii is further ordered that this rule be
Published in the DAwsoS JOURNAL once a
month for four months, or servcd ON said
W. w. Hitler, or his special agent or ut
torney, three months previous to the next
term of shie court
Il. j. SIMMONS, ]. S. G.
a true manuscripts from tlEe minutes OF
Terrell Superscs tionrt
j. q. II. CLARK. Clerk.
- - 2.l,h. 1926
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

1T is stated that the work of
grading the road from Birming-
ham by 'Cuthbert will soon begin.
Brother Gum, Ct the Liberal, and
Brother Stamford, of the Enter
prise, viii probably do the work
OF grading with an old hoe and
one Hheelbarrow.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03
Loss of Flesh and Strength.

with poor appetite, and perhaps
slight cough in morning, or on
FIRST lying down at night, should
be looked to in time. Persons
afflicted with coasnn ption are
proyerbially unconscious OF their
real state. Most cases commence
with diserdered live. leading. to
bad digestion and imperfect MS
eimilation 0ff0od-ht nee the ena,
cation OF wasting Of the flesh.
1t 10 a form Of scr1fulous disease,
and ~ eur sble by the use OF that
greatest total blood-clsanging, an
u blions aud inyigoFatine aem.
rygg,'v s.-awr % ~ Pierea'e
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

THE warlike attitude assumed
by Senators Beck and Salisbury
in the Senate last Friday has been
followed by greater friendship
than ever between these eminent
statesmen. Mr.. Beck would have
to be pretty good marksman to
stand on equal chance with Mr..
Salisbury on the field of honor.
The latter gentleman barely casts
a shadow. Like some of the an
cient maidens Of New England, he
has the "dry wilt"
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

FoR one months labor among
the Boston sinners Sam Jones and
Sam Small received $3S, $50. This
beats running a newspaper all to
the dickens.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

EAToSToN suffered from a cy-
clone Saturday. One man was
killed, several persons were
wounded and about a dozen
houses were wrecked.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

WE have been reading the Aews-
papers of the State closely for
many years, and have noted the
progress of the State during that
time right closely, but we have
never seen as much interest mani-
tested In the Development cf the
State as now. More new enter
prises are beiag established and
prospects for the bailding of more
new railroads than for years.
This is good sign and we hope
the good work will continue.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

EVERY farmer interested in the
development of the resources of
our county should do something
towards the building of the Co.
luInbus Southern.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

THERE are il Terrell county a
number of farmers who have ac-
cumulated some money by good
farming and living at home.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

WE are freqently asked why
we do not BEEN Dawson. Sim
ply, dear reader, because we have
not tho wealth to unroot all the
sluggards that stand as stumbling
blocks to her active growth.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

n. H. FUDGE, who was accused
eof stealing $4,000 from Lewis
bank in Albany, has been ac-
Nquittet. at preliminary hearing.
The News says there is differ
-ence oaiRlon rs ito Judges guilt
and that the next grand jury may
aaEestigate the matter.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

LET all our people get ready
for the State Fair to be held in
Macon the coming fall. Get up
your fine stock, products of the
farm, etc, and show to the out
side world what Terrell can do
when she takes O notion.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

DID the man who asked why we
lid not boom Dawson attend the
late railroad meetings?
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

Terrible earthquakes occurred
3n1taly the latter part of last week.
Over three Thousand people were
killed and whole blocks of build
ings were thrown to the ground.
AT one place theearth opened and
swallowed up three hundred per-
,aons. A slight shock was also
feE at Charleston and Savannah.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03
PUBLIC BUILDINGS

fCbLlC bUILDkSdS.
We find the public buildings all in good
condition and neatly kept. We find the
fence around the jail and court house need
repairs, and recommend that the jsil and
court house yard fence be repaired. and
one PAIR Of new steps be made for court
mouse. We find tho public roads and
bridges all in good condition prior 20 re-
cent heavy rains, but now need immediate
attention of Road Commissioners.
We recommend that L. N. Thomson be
appointed Notary Public Ex Officio JUS
tice Of the Peace Of the 1143d distIios OF
Terrell county.
we recommend that these presen trncDts
be published in the DAWSON JouRN.1 ard
Southwestern News
we recommend that our represer !ltives
have bill passed authorizing the stock
law for our county, and that our Ordinary
advertise same in time TO have bill passed
at meeting OF Legislature next sumrlcr.
we also recommend that our representa-
lives have bill passed authorizing n reg
istration law for our county, and that our
Ordinary advertise the same in time to
have bill passed at meeting of Legislature
next summer.
In taking leave of His Honor, we tender
him our thaAks for his courtesy to this
body; also to the Solicitor General for his
kind attention and advice to this body.
Joseph W, Roberts, foreman; walter 3.
Dozier, Elisha g. walker, Benjamin F.
Todd, WIN. II. Turner, WIN. Il. Melton,
Andrew j. Carver, Andrew j. Lee, James
J. Bradley, Benjamin II. Brown, John b.
Perry, WIN. Il. Sessions, WIN. W. Lee.
John f. waller, James 8 waller, walter
Il. Choatham, Jacob q. wells, George W.
Rhodes, Benjamin y. Melton, Horny y.
Lee, Charles Deubler.
Ordered that these presCntn.tnss be
spread on the minutes OF tho ctnt and
published as requested,
JOAN ". CLARKE.
J. 5. e. +. e.
A true extract from the minutes
J. q. I, CLARK,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

We are glad to see that our
Albany contemporary has hauled
of its coat and entered into the
bailding of the Columbus South
ern. At first Editor Mcintosh
gaze the project the cold shout
der, but he has discovered his err
rcr aad has right-ahoat-faeQd and
Is urging the people Of BOUCHER
to raise their pro rata part of the
subscription.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

In Atlanta a Piedmont Fair
Association" has been organized,
with membership of fifty, each
member subscribing $500. This
gives capital to the amount of $685.
900, to be devoted to the purpose
of holding annual fairs in Atlanta.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

OUR esteemed friend OF the
Cuthbert Enterprise criticiscs
and ridicules tho p'r,o OF The Co
lumbus Southern ar Published in
. recent issue OF the Columbus
Enan'rer-Sun. SOM grapes,
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03
$449.S9

Cost Of psupers to county, $449.S9
We and the farm well cultivated. A pOr-
ticn file fence in good condition; bal,
ancc undergoing repairs. Two mules
we'll cared for. Total number of hogs on
hand 80; all in good condition. Ten of
them meat hogs. superintendent reports
six hogs killed. We find on hand aboLt
5000 pounds of fodder, 400 bushels of
corn, Is bushels field peas, bushels
ground peas, 500 bushels cotton seed. 25
bushels seed oats, 100 bushels sweet pota-
toes. We find the Superintendent has dis
charged his duty faithfully and honorably,
aud has managed the farm successful va
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

We find the venerable old Clerk still at
his post discharging his duty. Books all
nent and well cared for. We find that he
is arranging direct and reverse indexes to
deeds and mortgages, which will be Of
great convenience.
The Dawson journal. (Dawson, Ga.) 1878-18??, 1887-03-03

We, the Grand Jurors, chosen and sworr
Tor the November Term, 1886, of Telrel
superior Court, ask leave 10 make the fol
lowing presentments. Throagh our sey.
eral cemmittee7 we have examined The
public buildings and books Of the various
county officers, and the faithfulness il
which they have performed their respect
i've duties.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-09-07

Ths sAsamship Geo. v. El6sr aszivsd
here from San Francisss yesterday A.
tsFnson. afssr . very soaah passaas 10
Tie eo4sk. Ons Of ne ofi,asEs slated
THAI The wsaahsr was % rough thnt me
stsamsr ksvt vithin tkfss milss ef the
coast ell Of he vay % e. far ~ ~
mouth Of he Oolumhia, 70 aeeApe The
heavy ssaa. Tbs nldag hE0nahf III pas
ssnReFs and LED tees e fEsisAt. Her
pasaa1aeEs vers for pos,o - follows:
Vietogia, Is, Poss Townsand, q Seattle,
q, ana Tacoma, n HaR easRo was
disllihuted thus: Tor Vissogin, 40 tons;
for poTs Townsend, 50 tsns; toR Deattls,
$50 tons; for Taeoma. 30 teas; fer
Nogtharm Pacific RailroAd Oompany, II
tons; for VAneoavoI, 20 tona, ena for
Alaaka, IS tons. Altar oiBehafNina here
the Elder will proceed 70 Taeoma iAis
mosnipa, and from shsEe b Vanoo9vaR.
Returning she viii taxa fusl, and ali
for San Franchise On FEiAay. In a.
seer 10 q QUESTION a. te whsthes GAeI
v uld take On eng Load heHa a. freight,
Captain Libby. he Puues Bo9nd Pilst,
stated that owing 70 the great amount
Of freight eAerina. heF spaes Will ell BE-
tAksn up, leaving only spaae foR fusl.
Among the freight awaiting her ere
5000 cases Of Baim0a 81 vistoTia, 20
tons Of general meEohandius q Vaneou-
yer, 800 tons Of iron q IFondaIs. and
the usual amount ef misaellAneous
freight ct Seattle and Tasoma.